Stunt Rock

Stunt Rock, the moniker of Eric Jensen, is a seminal figure in the American breakcore and glitch scenes, particularly within the Midwest DIY circuit. Emerging in the late 1990s, Jensen's work is characterized by a total disregard for traditional song structure and a heavy reliance on spray-painted CDR distribution.

His sound identity is built on 'terror breaks' - extremely fast, distorted, and complex drum programming - interspersed with extensive sampling of movies, self-help tapes, and pop music. Unlike the European breakcore scene which often leaned into jungle or gabber, Stunt Rock's work is deeply rooted in a 'punk' ethos, emphasizing performance art (famously bouncing televisions off his head) and a self-deprecating, almost nihilistic lyrical focus. His 'Regret Instruction Manual' series stands as a landmark in the genre, moving away from pure aggression toward a more nuanced, albeit still chaotic, exploration of mental health and social anxiety. Critically, he is viewed as a bridge between the technical glitch-hop of the era and the more visceral, noise-oriented breakcore movement, influencing a generation of bedroom producers who value emotional transparency over studio perfection.